staying in Old Town can be quite expensive.
On Thu, 25 Jul 2002 12:00:00 -0400 Sarah Andrews
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Sharron,
I strongly suggest checking the calendar section of
<http://www.dcheritage.org> http://www.dcheritage.org There are links to
almost all of the sites that have been recommended and I think they still
have an itinerary building feature and neighborhood maps.
Old Town Alexandria is an excellent choice for suburban hotels and King
Street is a great shopping and restaurant district that is easily walkable.
The Torpedo Factory Art Center ( <http://www.torpedofactory.org>
http://www.torpedofactory.org) is well worth the visit. For a great taste
of Americana, although probably not that far off from Australiana (I made
that word up), try the Hard Times Cafe for chili only a couple of blocks
from the Metro.
If you stay in Dupont Circle, check out our site, Woodrow Wilson House (
<http://www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org> http://www.woodrowwilsonhouse.org) next
door to the Textile Museum ( <http://www.textilemuseum.org>
http://www.textilemuseum.org) and only three blocks from the Phillips (
<http://www.phillipscollection.org> http://www.phillipscollection.org).
Phillips is usually open late on Thursday nights for Artful Evenings with
gallery talks and many times live music. Its a great way to squeeze another
museum into your day. Remember that nearly all museums outside of the
Smithsonian charge admission. The second weekend of October would be a good
cost saver as many of us will be participating in the DC neighborhood
openhouse.
Sarah Andrews
Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
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From: sharron [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 11:44 PM
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Subject: Visiting Washington DC
A query from Australia.
Several years ago we made a trip to the USA with the major intention of
visiting Washington and finally seeing the Smithsonian campuses and the
Holocaust Museum.
At that time there was a budget or congessional funding crisis and, although
American friends assured us it would never be a problem, when we arrived
everything was closed (and stayed that way for the 5-6 days of our visit).
We're giving it another go in October. We have six days (Monday through
Saturday) and want to spend the whole time seeing museums, galleries, and
the zoo. If I could impose on list members with local knowledge...
(1) It's probably not enough time, but how much time should we allow at:
zoo, Air and Space museum, American History Museum, National Gallery of Art,
Natural History Museum, the Holocaust Museum
(2) We have been Smithsonian members for many years and know that membership
includes a "tour" of the Castle...should we book that and do it?
(3) When we were last there we did get to the Viet Nam Memorial, and the
major monuments (fortunately not closed!!). What are "must see" items
should be on our list?
(4) Given the Australian dollar is worth 50cents US, can anyone recommend
convenient but reasonable (no, read cheap!) accommodation? We hear some
areas are a bit unsafe.
My sincere thanks for advice. It's a long way to traveland this time we are
really hoping to make the most of it! Please reply off-line if you prefer
so it doesn't inconvenience or annoy other list members.
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Sharron Dickman
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